SECURITY SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

Duties * You will serve as the SSO on matters relating to special security programs and the operation of the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). * You will interpret governing directives and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines on assigned security programs. * You will make recommendations for changes to national level guides and develops local guidelines. * You will present, explain and defend controversial security policies and regulations at meetings and conferences with officials at high levels of security program responsibility, and/or with officials from other agencies and private industry. * You will provide and/or ensure viable security education and awareness for staff and supported units. * You will ensure appropriate indoctrinations to ensure individuals are thoroughly familiar with all applicable security policies and procedures. * You will conduct personnel indoctrinations and debriefings. * You will brief all officials and all personnel with special access. * You will manage receipt, storage, control, dissemination, inventory, and destruction of all SCI material. * You will interact with multiple security managers and senior planners on a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices for managing and directing complex security programs. * You will manage, supervise, direct, train, and evaluate command security manager, pilots, intelligence personnel and subordinate staffs in all facets of security objectives and performance. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. * This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision. * A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. * May be subject to polygraph examination. * Incumbent requires access to certain specified Special Access Programs supporting operations as necessary. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: * Evaluating the effectiveness of security programs operations by investigating and identifying security problems to provide solutions and safeguard material storage areas, installations, or personnel. * Experience implementing security requirements established by legislation, executive orders, regulations, directives and policy statements. * Experience utilizing concepts, principles, policies and procedures to apply the knowledge and procedures as it pertains to Personnel Security programs and procedures. * Experience implementing the SCI adjudication process. * Detailed knowledge of the NAS Oceana organizational structure to ensure the proper distribution of Sensitive and classified information and materials. * Knowledge of all aspects of personnel security from initial applications for clearance, investigation, and reinvestigation requirements, criteria for access to SCI and pertinent reports. * Knowledge of information security program and related issues, pertaining to classification, downgrading, handling, and safeguarding collateral and SCI. * Experience utilizing training methods pertaining to Special Security Programs' security awareness. * Experience serving as a customer service representative for the command as it pertains to Security Managers and Special Security Officers within DoD, service and senior commands. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: * INFORMATION SECURITY
* PERSONNEL SECURITY
* PHYSICAL SECURITY
* READING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONS
* SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately refle